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Sway block of a three-point implement hitch

a three-point implement and sway block technology, which is applied in the direction of agricultural machinery, adjusting devices, agricultural tools and machines, etc., can solve the problems of operator hand crushing, operator hand crushing, and operator hand crushing, so as to prevent the sway of the bottom arms and reduce the width of the sway block

Active Publication Date: 2009-08-25
BLUE LEAF I P INC
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[0004]A further advantage of the invention lies in the sway block performing the dual function of supporting the tow hook and preventing sway of the bottom arms of a three-point farm implement hitch.
[0005]The main advantage of the present invention lies in enabling the adjustment of the sway block from above, or even from the driver's cab.
[0006]Another advantage of the invention lies in reducing the width of the sway block, which is extremely important for use with small tractors (for orchards, vineyards, etc.) which are narrower than multipurpose or standard tractors.

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One drawback of currently used sway blocks for a three point hitch lies in their maneuvering and adjustment at the bottom of the implement hitch.
When the implement is attached maneuvering the sway block may prove awkward and extremely dangerous to the operator.
In fact, if adjusting the implement hitch by inserting a hand inside the space housing, any undesired lateral movement of the hitch could result in crushing of the operator's hand.

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[0012]FIGS. 1 and 2 show sway block 100 including a supporting frame 1, for a tow hook (not shown), integral with the rear of a tractor (not shown). Frame 1 having two substantially parallel right-angle plates 1a, 1b spaced apart by two spacers DS1, DS2.

[0013]Two levers 3, 4 are hinged to each right-angle plate 1a, 1b by respective pins 11, 12 (see FIGS. 2, 3). To reduce the overall width of sway block 100 as a whole, pins 11, 12 are advantageously housed inside the space defined by the two right-angle plates 1a, 1b.

[0014]To permit rotation of levers 3, 4, two slots FS1, FS2 are formed in each right-angle plate 1a, 1b. The two levers 3, 4 of right-angle plate 1a are hinged to a respective lock member 2A by respective pins 7, 8.

[0015]Similarly, the two levers 3, 4 of right-angle plate 1b are hinged to a respective lock member 2B by respective pins 9, 10. Levers 3, 4 of right-angle plate 1a and lock member 2A combine to form a first articulated parallelogram PP1. Similarly, levers 3,...

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Abstract

A sway block for a three-point hitch of an agricultural implement has a frame for supporting a tow hook; and the frame in turn has two substantially parallel right-angle plates. A respective pair of levers is hinged to each right-angle plate by pins; and each pair of levers is associated with a respective lock member operated from above by an operator using an actuating mechanism. The sway block performs the dual function of preventing sway and supporting a tow member.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a sway block of a three-point implement hitch.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]One drawback of currently used sway blocks for a three point hitch lies in their maneuvering and adjustment at the bottom of the implement hitch. When the implement is attached maneuvering the sway block may prove awkward and extremely dangerous to the operator. In fact, if adjusting the implement hitch by inserting a hand inside the space housing, any undesired lateral movement of the hitch could result in crushing of the operator's hand.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a safe, easy-to-maneuver sway block designed to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks as well as to provide a sway block for a three-point farm implement hitch, designed to eliminate the aforementioned drawbacks.[0004]A further advantage of the invention lies in the sway block performing the dual function of supporting ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A01B59/041
CPCA01B59/042A01B59/041
Inventor FERRI, MAURO
Owner BLUE LEAF I P INC
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